September 09, 2008

Stupified!

I realize that this is only the end of week one. But could someone, anyone, please fer-the-luv-a-God explain to me how a team that totally crushed, murdelated and destroyed its opponent could wind up in the power rankings at#19? That puts them below the middle of the pack, and places them below 6 teams that lost. That includes the Vikings, the Browns and the Seahawks, all of whom grossly embarrassed themselves by losing badly while appearing on broadcast National television. And the Broncos are less powerful for having whooped Oakland's ass in primetime without their premier reciever ... and looking damned good while doing it?

dew-r-lite, a question: Since Al Davis hired Kiffen (a college offensive coordinator, albeit at USC) because no NFL caliber coach would work for the man, and, given that they traded a franchise wide receiver in Moss, how can Davis do what he needs to do? He spent *WAY* too much money on Russell. He needs to fire Kiffen. We all know that. But to replace him, he'll have to drag up a coach from Chula Vista high school.

I think the only way Al Davis can fix the raiders (they don't warrant a capital "R" anymore) is to step away from day-to-day operation of the team and hire a George Young or Bobby Beathard type GM to rebuild the team from the ground up.

Granted this will take about five years and a Hershel Walker trade to pull it off in our lifetimes.

Back to your original question:

It's because the raiders are sooo bad that's why the Denver Jackasses can't get any love. That, and the fact John Elway isn't walking through the door to save the franchise. So, until Denver beats an NFL caliber team they're not gonna get any love from the sporting press.

They'd probably get more love if they beat the Cats in Bozeman rather than beating the raiders.